LS swap kit for our Land Rover Discovery - The answer to the Discovery’s problem?

www.TheLostCauseRanch.com for Rover shirts and hats.
Our ACE LS conversion kit has just showed up after a short back order. Excited to see how the Discovery reacts to a more modern American V8. Out with the old Buick 215 platform.
This kit came from Alternative Conversion Engineering or ACE. Link below to them. This kit uses the factory Discovery transmission.
www.alternativeconversion.com...
It seems like a fairly complete kit compared to most I have seen for various other makes.
The adaptor Ted has for his Range Rover Classic came from www.marks4wd.com
That adapter uses the gm transmission to the Land Rover transfer case. We will have that conversion on the channel as well.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Engine Prep Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHvXm2yNqdaVh9k

[@martinhogan5970]

Planning the same swap in my near future. Watching to see your success!

[@karpo888]

I can’t wait to watch you do that ls swap. Because my plan is to do a 5.3LS swap too

[@dexburwell]

Yesssss! …… KZbin algorithm finally gives me what I been looking for …. SUBSCRIBED !

[@LostCauseRanch]

Glad it popped up for you. The 4.6 is just about ready to come out so should have another update soon.

[@jackparker365]

Will be watching this with interest 👍

[@ryandickinson3331]

Just finished a 2600 mile trip through Nebraska Wyoming Montana and South Dakota with my Ace converted disco. Great people awesome ride.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Awesome to hear! Excited to see the change. We’ve had probably 30+ Discos but all with Rover motors. Glad to see there are some ACE ones out there putting miles on.

[@harroldsmith3235]

Hey Ryan I am saving currently for this kit. I've seen a few comments regarding the oil pan and needing to cut the windage tray, can you confirm?

[@TK-lj4oq]

@@harroldsmith3235 no cutting required, will need to buy a shallower oil pan though... It's all in the instructions 👌

[@mightymikee]

How did you guys manage the exhaust?

[@TK-lj4oq]

@@mightymikee what do you mean?

[@ericminter445]

Got a 04 might do the ls swap if needed. great video thank you!

[@LostCauseRanch]

No problem. It is a pretty neat setup in these.

[@user-hq5yj6bk7v]

Just subscribed, looking forward to this being done!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Appreciate that! I’m excited to see this one as well.

[@stevenmoran4060]

This will be good to watch!

[@LostCauseRanch]

I’m excited to see how this one turns out as well. Thanks for checking in as always!

[@hashemalkreasha2227]

Hi, I would to ask you question please, how to make the discovery 2 saving the fuel as much as possible 🙏

[@edsonkidwell2522]

Doing research on my options for a overlanding vehicle for my bucket list trip out west to a list of spots

[@audiophil4946]

Thinking of an LS swap for my 98 Disco 1. Subscribed. And thanks for the vids!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Awesome to hear, a D1 with the correct amount of power would be great.

[@derekdoes2869]

Subscribed! Can't wait for more content!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Appreciate that. We will keep going on it.

[@rvingsingles4135]

Hey - do you know of anywhere to get another one of these kits?

[@TonyhoodRich247]

Where is your shop and do I send my discover to you to complete my engine swap and or rebuild

[@trevornoggle2368]

I know this is a big ask, but I recently purchased this kit for my ‘03 Disco. I opted out of paying the premium for someone to do the work for me, but it’s a daunting task for a KZbin mechanic such as myself. I was hoping to maybe get in contact with you somehow and be able to get some help and or personal advice as I embark on the 5.3 swap journey. Thank you and I look forward to watching more of your vids!

[@stevenrudy9926]

Hey Bud.Do you know how to get ahold of these guys?At alternative conversion?I can't get a hold of them

[@danregalado1661]

I have a 04 DISCOVERY and wood like to have a LS 5.3 swap done . Can you recommend anyone in Southern California area ?

[@USACRYPTONOTICIAS]

Hi, I bought a 2011 LR4 in auction, head gasket, and big headache. Question; can I make a LS swap in a LR4? Or is better fix the original engine? I am a follower in all your lr4 videos

[@LostCauseRanch]

I personally would say the original engine would be the way to go. There is quite a bit more electronics integrated on the LR4 compared to the earlier Discoveries. I’m guessing it would be very complex to retain the terrain control functions along with the transfer case being controlled electronically. There are some kits out there to get an LS in one or a RRS but I think they are just the hard parts and don’t do anything regarding electrical integration. Plus the 5.0 once it is fixed with new chains and coolant pipes is a strong running engine.

[@USACRYPTONOTICIAS]

@@LostCauseRanch thanks thanks thanks. You make a very nice content, informative and fun. Thanks for your help. I am in seattle area, and you?

[@LostCauseRanch]

We are in Iowa. Appreciate the kind words. We will keep pumping out more videos of what goes on here.

[@petevav4434]

I’m doing the same exact swap and just ordered the same ls swap kit, what did you do to lift your disco?

[@LostCauseRanch]

We got the Disco with the lift kit on it already. But it appears to be a Brit part/super gaz setup.

[@liamhawkins4062]

Please post videos Pete I’m looking into this myself.

[@liamhawkins4062]

Also could you give me some figures ? Cost all in - torque - hp etc etc . Thanks In advance ✌🏽 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@shawndavis218]

If you end up not needing your backup plan, would you be willing to sell that 4.6 block? I’d love to put it to use in my 5 speed manual D1!

[@LostCauseRanch]

The Callaway one? May be available someday.

[@shawndavis218]

@@LostCauseRanch please do let me know!

[@shellyp.3917]

If I buy kit and engine and ship to you guys how much would the swap cost ?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Might in the future. But right now with the new shop being built it kind of put a damper on getting much done the last part of the year.

[@Moto_Ivy]

Would this work for a 2002 or would a 5.3 not fit?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes it will, same kit for all of the discovery 2s.

[@dwayne4630]

I wonder if they have a Ls kit for a 2017 discovery

[@LostCauseRanch]

They do not. Just Discovery 1 and 2. So up to 04 in the US.

[@jaacina]

My 2017 is a diesel. I love the TD6. My FJ40 is getting an L96.

[@michaelprado3419]

What do you think of an LS 3 swap with a mew transmission.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Would be a potent setup. Would have to address the axles as well with the additional power. We are doing an LS3/6l80e setup in a Defender now too.

[@edsonmiranda7263]

Great to watch. Looking forward to seeing the conversion itself

[@edsonmiranda7263]

Any links for the kit?

[@jasonbrackett27]

The real question is can you LS swap a LR4. With the sketchy 5.0, if you can figure it out, you will start a movement!

[@fredbarreto4]

Is there an lr3 swap system?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Not an off the shelf kit that I’m aware of.

[@mnieves4155]

Can you turn a Land Rover discovery into a slammed truck?

[@Williams292]

Everything the same for a D1?

[@LostCauseRanch]

ACE also has a kit for D1s, I think it is similar but it is different. I think the D1 is simpler on the integration side.

[@andrebugotti576]

Does the dash work?

[@LostCauseRanch]

I want to come back and answer this now that it is running. Yes, the dash does work correctly.

[@hughsmitham722]

Is this vehicle heading back to California post swap?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Nope. This one is staying local to Iowa.

[@hughsmitham722]

@@LostCauseRanch Our California Air Resources Board (CARB) probably makes it impossible to register an LS swap 🙁

[@LostCauseRanch]

@@hughsmitham722 I’m not 100% up on the CARB laws, but I know there is ability to swap engines as long as you retain all the emissions equipment and the engine being swapped in is same year or newer.

[@hughsmitham722]

@@LostCauseRanch I either read or heard you say the emissions equipment on a D2 can be kept intact with a LM4 swap? If that's the case there might be hope for such a project here.

[@michaellockhart4493]

THE 6L80 IS A BETTER OPTION USING THE HARNESS FROM THE ORIGINAL GM CAR, THERE ARE ADAPTERS FOR THE TL230 TRANSFER CASE, WILL HAVE TO SHORTEN THE TAIL SHAFT AND LENGTHEN THE FRONT SHAFT!

[@LostCauseRanch]

I have a 6L80 going in the Defender that I’m currently building. I just like the integration of the ACE kit with the traction system still working along with all the gauges and accessories.

[@tonya9955]

@@LostCauseRanch Problem is ACE is MIA, they will not respond to anyone's inquiries.

[@LostCauseRanch]

@@tonya9955 I agree, it’s unfortunate that it seems to have gone that way with them. I wish I had the time to develop/produce a kit as I get a fair amount of emails since ACE went silent.

[@GoodPeopleMotors]

This is the first time I’ve heard this sleeve slip sound. Every other sleeve slip video i hear sounds like valve train to me.

[@faisalal-osaimi3856]

That sounds interesting 🤔

[@LostCauseRanch]

I’m curious how it will be too. I’ve always felt the 4.0 and 4.6 were under powered for the Discovery. This should help tremendously along with no concerns of sleeve sliding in the late 4.6s.

[@faisalal-osaimi3856]

@@LostCauseRanch I’m just curious if the diffs will tolerate the power because I’ve seen them shattered in to pieces on a manual Disco1 and defenders that’s why I don’t recommend the swap unless it’s done in a professional way … Im not concerned about the transfer box though

[@bloodxterra7071]

I have a question please so this adapter work for a 6.0 ls ????

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes it should. The only limiting factor is going to be the torque capacity of the factory Rover transmission.

[@bloodxterra7071]

@@LostCauseRanch hi man tanks i love your channel so how many capacity has that transmission? And the process for the swap is same like you

[@LandoMorales]

nice

[@orocovis1000]

What is a LS swap?

[@LostCauseRanch]

It is the modern Chevy small block engine used from 97 on. Simple but good engine.

[@kamugishasoumare2056]

@@LostCauseRanch how is it going so far,I need an update,I want to swap mine too,thanks

[@LostCauseRanch]

We are waiting on a few items yet. And to finish head gaskets in another Disco. The. This one is up. Should be updated in the next week or so.

[@awsfernandez63]

Removing the problematic and unreliable factory engine and replacing it with a modern Chevrolet engine. Simple, reliable and supported well by factory and aftermarket parts.

[@fitzventure]

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Me too. I’ll keep it updated. Thanks for watching!

[@chrismariani5310]

can u do mine

[@LostCauseRanch]

May be a possibility in the future, but we are overloaded with projects at the moment.

[@chrismariani5310]

@@LostCauseRanch been looking into doing this to mine, second disco 2, 2nd engine to go . keep us updated on how it goes

[@dexburwell]

….can one have too many discovery’s ? LoL

[@LostCauseRanch]

Unpossible haha. The perfect amount is when you lose track of them.

[@scottmcdonald5657]

I just want to know were to buy the kit...I could care less about your car..I care about mine..HOW ABOUT Posting THE # TO THE PLACE...OR THE ADDRESS "" SOMETHING..